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Action the key driver of success
People in Transition

“Action”​ — the Key Driver of Success

Being around “big idea” people can be inspiring. They see life through the lens of “opportunity”. Their big ideas may be the stuff of genius, however unleashing ...
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State of Franchising 2019
Franchise Trends

State of Franchising 2019

The IFA’s published “outlook” for 2018 called for the addition of nearly 14,000 new franchises. In the near future, we’ll learn the actuals and get a ...
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Working Moms Are Amazing
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Working Moms Are Amazing Leaders

Spending any amount of quality time with my wife, parents, aunts, sisters, cousins and friends, all of whom understand motherhood far better than I ever ...
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Words People Never Want to Hear and How to Minimize Their Impact
People in Transition

Words People Never Want to Hear and How to Minimize Their Impact

“We appreciate your contributions, however your position has been eliminated” Receiving this news, particularly when it comes as a surprise, can be devastating. The ranks ...
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Evaluating Franchises

Discovery Day: Make The Most of It

Synopsis:  The final step in investigating a franchise system is to attend their Discovery Day (DD).  It’s a valuable, make-or-break experience.  To make the most ...
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Evaluating Franchises

I Like It! How Do I Know It’s Real?

How to Validate Franchise System Performance Synopsis: To make an informed franchise purchasing decision, and protect your interests, you need to “validate” all claims. This ...
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